Reduce Stress with ADS

If you had an opportunity to take a shortcut in order to accomplish a tedious task at work, would you take it assuming it would deliver the same result? Well at The ADS Group we give you the break you need in order to get the job done in the most efficient and timely manner. As the 5th largest CD/DVD replication company in the US, we are capable of meeting clients’ needs all under one roof. No more jumping around and managing different vendors, The ADS Group is a one stop shop for video production, replication, packaging, fulfillment, and distribution. Please view short video of additional services offered. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKdtp4xpAPk] For more information or to receive a quote, please contact: 763.449.5595...

Improve Your Conversion Rate Online With Video

It has been said that a picture is worth 1000 words, but how many words is a video worth? A one minute video is capable of producing 1.8 million words. So now ask yourself, what could you say about your company in 1.8 million words?  [vimeo 69130160 w=500 h=281] Video advertisements are essential in today’s market and have been proven to help companies’ increase in profitability more and more each year. In the United States today, 89 million people are going to watch 1.2 billion online videos. (ComScore) According to Invodo, approximately 52% of consumers that watch product videos say that they are more confident in their online purchasing decisions. Consumers who watched videos on Stacks and Stacks merchandise pages were found to be 144% more likely to add product to their cart than other shoppers. There was a 44% increase in online sales conversions on Shoeline.com by utilizing videos to showcase their products. . (Internet Retailer, January 2009) If you are looking to increase your products online conversion rate, Studio 120 can help. We have created a wide array of product marketing videos that have shown instant return on investment. Get Pricing: Video Production Pricing Katie Andrews 763.449.5595 Katie@theadsgroup.com www.studio-120.com                                              ...

Closed Captioning for Internet Protocol-It’s the Law!

              New laws have been passed through the EU and FCC mandating that all television programs must include closed captioning and subtitling united with multi-region delivery. Unfortunately there is no way around this; Closed Captioning (CC) and subtitling are customary components of the multi-media delivery development. Studio 120 is capable of supplying a variety of possibilities in transforming your content so that it meets FCC requirements on closed caption and subtitling. Its full captioning services include but are not limited to; •Transcription •Text sync •Exporting & importing media formats    o Broadcast distribution    o Video tape    o Optical disc (DVD and Blu-Ray)    o Streaming Media •Translation The ADS Group’s Studio 120 prides themselves on their accuracy, both in text and timing. They have years of experience with foreign languages, making them a prime resource for translations to any language you can think of. Studio 120 does all of its captioning on site allowing for faster turn times. Accurate management of your subtitles and Closed Captions along with your MXF production files (A file format for the exchange of program material between servers, tape streamers and to digital archives) will make the process less complicated when your content is played on tablets, smartphones, online streaming, VoD or DTT service. Closed Captioning for internet protocol is mandatory! If you are a distributer of online media and need Closed Captioning and subtitling, contact Studio 120 today! 763.449.5595 sales@theadsgroup.com www.studio-120.com  ...

The ADS Group Gets in Shape

Fly-Over Country to Become Leader in Fitness Video Production Interior at Aria, Minneapolis The ADS Group is a full service media development and distribution company, located in Plymouth, MN. Its audio and video production and CD/DVD manufacturing facilities is under one roof for a seamless delivery of customer content. On April 16, 2013 The ADS Group will partner with U-Branded Productions to produce 8 fitness video trailers. These trailers will highlight a variety of dynamic fitness routines ranging anywhere from yoga to kickboxing. The video talent will be performed by renowned fitness professionals from across the US. The ADS Group’s Studio 120 will assist in the direction and production of these 8 fitness trailers by utilizing its state of the art camera equipment. Filming is set to take place on April 16th at Aria, a popular venue located in the North Loop of Minneapolis. During the duration of filming, two cameras units will be used. Camera Unit A is a 3 broadcast camera that will be filming simultaneously throughout the shoot and camera Unit B, an AF100 film styled camera that operates using prime lenses. In addition the green screen located on stage 108 in The ADS Groups campus will be used for the introduction of each individual fitness trailer. “I have worked in many levels of sports and fitness in broadcast television and I know these will prove Minneapolis is a center for fitness videos.”                                                             –Mitch Waters, Studio 120 Executive Producer...

OMG, BEA!

The doors were flung open and the librarian-style smack-down has commenced. At the Javits Center in New York City, books are the bomb this week. We’re excited to be exhibiting again here at Book Expo of America (BEA) – a great chance to visit clients and make new connections. Mike and Mitch are raring to go, though the line for their autographs doesn’t seem to be as long as Kristi Yamaguchi’s. That’s probably just because nobody has seen Mike on figure skates lately. Our booth is nestled snugly among current clients and new friends and the traffic has been steady and enthusiastic. The excitement is palpable as everyone converges here with a shared love – the love of words. There are plenty of booths at BEA if you want a physical publication, but we are the ones to talk to for mobile apps and video on demand – and people are hungry for both. If you can’t make it, we’ll keep you apprised of highlights – but if you’re here in New York, stop by our booth, #4228, for an interactive demo…or for Mike’s...

Screaming for Streaming

According to the Nielsen U.S. Digital Consumer Report released in April, about one third of American consumers streamed a movie or television show from the Internet in the third and fourth quarter of 2011. In a world where our devices give us myriad ways to consume content, we’re hungrier than ever for information yet never less patient. Enter video on demand. Subscriptions services like Netflix and Hulu have revolutionized the way we watch TV and movies. With the click of a remote or your mouse, you can stream your shows and watch instantly. Are you a special interest content provider? Call us to explore ADS On Demand. We offer a flexible video streaming service that you can use to capitalize on this shift of thought while expanding options for your clients. Using a customized video player embedded into your website, you can give your market more options…on a disc…online…on demand. Incorporating a streaming platform will allow you to generate revenue using a combination of pay-per-view and subscription formatting and transactions are handled securely through an online payment gateway. Our real time reporting functions will help you capture critical data about your viewers. Streaming services are a fantastic complement to the physical media you are already providing and offering a robust library of titles with multiple consumption options is just smart business in this face-paced world. Don’t miss out on this additional profit center – call us today at...